Interiors

Going for the dream is not always easy, but for Irish-born Wendy Aldridge and her family, the move from the UK to Portugal started with a music festival and mid-term holidays

Movies, TV series and ads regularly look for domestic locations when shooting. Could your home make the cut?

‘People are braver now and want to mix things up. They see the value and character that older pieces bring’

Simple steps can ease tension and help your home feel more zen

Forget the beach; starting at about €2,000, saunas are fast becoming the must have home accessory

‘Often, what makes the biggest difference is the design elements you leave out’

These details consistently make the biggest difference to how a home looks, feels and functions, says Denise O’Connor

Immaculately renovated villa-style home with A energy rating at ‘ultimate 15-minute city address’

An outbuilding, a spare room and a purpose-built garden studio, these artists’ search for space of their own bears testament to Virgina Woolf’s creative philosophy

A range of Turkish and Uzbek rugs, as well as a Ford Model T go under the hammer

Paul O’Neill of Sonas Bathrooms on how to conserve water and cut down on energy costs

By embracing simplicity at every stage, the process will be easier and more cost-effective

A couple who run their own design agency have transformed a Stillorgan semi-d into a family home that echoes Italy and the Algarve

The goal isn’t to predict the future, it’s to give yourself options when you are designing your home

An escape from Dublin has offered the broadcaster and designer a chance to reimagine what his home should be

It’s a clever design idea that can change how a space looks and functions

Amy and Eoin Martin’s modern home ‘bursting with personality’ chosen from seven finalists

Borrowing ideas from the business world can help you approach your project with clarity and confidence

From door handles and runners to lighting and plants, small changes can make a big difference

When doing up their three-bed home in Glenageary, Yuuki and John Blakeney were keen to incorporate touches from Yuuki’s homeland

Home offices and pet spaces take priority over stoves and TVs in the bedroom

Looking for a solution to the perennial ‘what’s for dinner’ question? The world’s most powerful blender - albeit for a high price - will have the answer

Acoustic insulation is as important as the thermal kind and is best addressed when retrofitting

Showhome designers’ top tips to make your new home different from the rest

This move from a semidetached house to a renovated former shop in the centre of Blackrock village could be a model for other towns

It may not have been in her plans, but for Hazel Keegan, moving back to Tullamore and renovating her grandparents’ listed house has been life changing

From removing plants on window sills to installing a sauna, there are plenty of ways to support your circadian rhythm

Eamonn and Liz O’Sullivan built their energy-efficient bungalow on land owned by Eamonn’s parents on the outskirts of Kenmare

London-based Lucinda Sanford doesn’t shy away from the kind of pattern and strong flourishes renowned in English country houses. Now she’s bringing her taste to Ireland

Informed by her upbringing in Denmark, Helle Moyna’s approach to festive decor encompasses design and nature

What better way to elevate your hosting game than by creating a home bar?

Why do shop and restaurant owners seem to think adding to the world’s collection of plastic tat improves the ambience?

Add personal items that tell your story and showcase your passions to make your home truly unique

Allocating buffer time can help accommodate setbacks with planning permission and lead times

How scaling down gave garden designer Mark Grehan a bigger living space and a cool compact kitchen

With a thoughtful and creative approach, a shared bedroom can be a space where even the most different of siblings feel at home

A fast-tracked renovation in Dublin’s Dundrum has delivered a warm, inviting and bright family home. And some clever upstyling tips have added a personal touch

A designer came to appreciate the importance of sensory-sensitive environments after seeing her autistic daughter’s experience

No longer relegated to a dark corner of the house, this multifunctional space is now a design showpiece

It’s all about clever planning and smart solutions, without compromising on style